1:1 Teaching Assistant to work with Year 4 child

Worcestershire County Council; Droitwich Spa; Presencial; GBP 9400 - 9600; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Worcestershire County Council is seeking an 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 4 child with SEND at Chawson First School. The role is 15hrs 50mins per week with a permanent contract, including a fixed term until 31 August 2027.

The post requires the ability to build strong relationships, understand SEND needs, and contribute to the child’s progress within a supportive team.

Formación

• Passion for working with children with SEND.
• Willingness to help children reach their full potential.
• Knowledge of special educational needs and how to support a child.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children.

Responsabilidades

• Assist individual and/or groups of pupils inside and outside the classroom.
• Work with a named child to maximise progress.
• Support groups of pupils as required.
• Understand My Plan targets and long-term outcomes for a group or named child.
• Participate in assess, plan, do, review cycle.
• Support at playtimes and lunchtimes.
• Liaise with SENCO and outside agencies.

Conocimientos

SEND experience

Interventions

Positive relationships

Resilience

Descripción del empleo

1:1 Teaching Assistant working with a Year 4 Child

Salary: £9,416 - £9,563 per annum.

Hours: 15hrs 50mins. Location: Chawson First School. Contract: Permanent, Fixed Term until 31st August 2027.

Required skills and experience

• A passion for working with children with SEND.
• Willingness to encourage children to reach their full potential.
• Knowledge and understanding of special educational needs and the ability to use this knowledge to support a child/children.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with children.
• Resilient and nurturing personality.
• The best interests of children at the centre of their practice.
• Is able to think on their feet.
• Experience of leading interventions to support children.
• Can develop positive relationships with staff and parents.
• Willingness to develop their understand of special needs and strategies to support children.

Responsibilities

• Assisting individual and/or groups of pupils both inside and outside the classroom.
• Work with a named child at key points to maximise progress for the pupil.
• Working with groups of pupils as required.
• Understand My Plan targets and long-term outcomes for a group of children and/or your name child.
• Take an active role in the assess, plan, do, review cycle.
• Support at playtimes and lunchtimes during unstructured play.
• Liaising with SENCO and outside agencies.

Chawson First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All short listed candidates will be subject to an online check for safeguarding purposes.

Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Chawson First School manages personal data in line with GDPR, a full Applicant's Privacy Notice can be found on our website.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Monday 23rd November 2026

Anticipated Interview Date: Monday 30th November 2026